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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,629.20, 488,962.20 and 220,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,629.20, 488,962.20 and 220,912.40 is: 331,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,629.20 : 488,962.20 = 220,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,629.20/488,962.20 = 220,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,629.20x = 488,962.20 × 220,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,629.20x = 108,017,813,111.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,017,813,111.28/325,629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,720.29

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